Literary Terms By: Bianca G.
A Dark and Stormy Night
Simile Definition- Comparing two things using "like" or "as"
Down like a dog on the highway-It means that they shot him down very roughly. www.mymcpl.org
Metaphor Definition- Comparing two or more things without using "like" or "as"
The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas- It means it was very cloudy. tugs.wikia.com
Personification Definition- Giving objects or animals human characteristics.
'Who cares how a jaguar feels?" said Rainsford "Perhaps the jaguar does," said Whitney- It means that Whitney thinks jaguars have feelings.jpgmag.com
Simile
Dumb as a dog- It means that he looked dumb as in a dog is dumb.www.davemadethat.com
Metaphor
The road was a ribbon of moonlight over the purple moor- It means that the road looked like a ribbon over purple moor. boards.quinlanroad.com
Personafication
Well done, your Burmese tiger trap claimed one of my best dogs.- It means that a trap claimed a dog.
Simile
His hair like moldy hay- It means his hair was so disgusting. extension.psu.edu
Metaphor
Over the cobbles he clattered and clashed in the dark inn-yard- It sounds as if he crashed. www.mundesleyjuniorschool.com
Presonafication
There was death at every window- It means that it was scary and deadly. www.science20.com